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Poplarville city, MS

ZIP 39470 — Schools & Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 39470

K-12 nearby
5
Public
5
Private
0
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 39470 (Poplarville, MS) is associated with Hancock County School District (LEA 2801740) on US5’s NCES EDGE district mapping. District assignment is ZIP/ZCTA-based and can span multiple attendance boundaries — confirm school assignment with the district for enrollment.

Within about 10 miles, US5 lists 5 K-12 schools (5 public). Median distance to listed schools is about 2.6 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in this ZIP attending private school — a ZIP-level share, not a per-campus rate.

The nearest college/university on US5 is Pearl River Community College about 2.1 miles away (2yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Hancock County School District
LEA ID
2801740
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (50)

  • Pearl River Community College2.1 miles (3.4 km)2yr-public
  • Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College25.4 miles (40.9 km)2yr-public
  • Northshore Technical Community College36.4 miles (58.6 km)2yr-public
  • William Carey University37.1 miles (59.8 km)4yr-private
  • University of Southern Mississippi37.5 miles (60.4 km)4yr-public
  • Saint Joseph Seminary College38.3 miles (61.6 km)4yr-private
  • Blue Cliff College-Gulfport41.0 miles (66.0 km)2yr-private
  • Southeastern Louisiana University57.6 miles (92.6 km)4yr-public
  • Jones County Junior College57.7 miles (92.9 km)2yr-public
  • Southwest Mississippi Community College61.2 miles (98.5 km)2yr-public
  • Southern University at New Orleans61.9 miles (99.7 km)4yr-public
  • University of New Orleans62.5 miles (100.5 km)4yr-public
Show all 50 colleges & universities
  • New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary63.2 miles (101.8 km)4yr-private
  • Dillard University64.3 miles (103.5 km)4yr-private
  • Nunez Community College64.4 miles (103.6 km)2yr-public
  • Herzing University-New Orleans65.6 miles (105.6 km)4yr-private
  • Delgado Community College66.1 miles (106.4 km)2yr-public
  • Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans67.2 miles (108.2 km)4yr-public
  • NationsUniversity67.4 miles (108.4 km)4yr-private
  • The Chicago School at Xavier University of Louisiana67.5 miles (108.6 km)4yr-private
  • Xavier University of Louisiana67.5 miles (108.6 km)4yr-private
  • University of Holy Cross67.9 miles (109.2 km)4yr-private
  • Southeastern Baptist College68.6 miles (110.4 km)4yr-private
  • Chamberlain University-Louisiana68.9 miles (110.9 km)4yr-private
  • Bridges Christian College69.1 miles (111.2 km)4yr-private
  • Tulane University of Louisiana69.3 miles (111.6 km)4yr-private
  • Healthcare Training Institute69.4 miles (111.7 km)2yr-private
  • Loyola University New Orleans69.5 miles (111.9 km)4yr-private
  • Copiah-Lincoln Community College77.6 miles (124.9 km)2yr-public
  • University of South Alabama83.0 miles (133.6 km)4yr-public
  • Remington College-Mobile Campus85.3 miles (137.2 km)2yr-private
  • Spring Hill College85.4 miles (137.5 km)4yr-private
  • University of Mobile85.5 miles (137.6 km)4yr-private
  • Cardiac and Vascular Institute of Ultrasound87.3 miles (140.5 km)2yr-private
  • Bishop State Community College90.2 miles (145.2 km)2yr-public
  • River Parishes Community College92.1 miles (148.2 km)2yr-public
  • Fortis College-Baton Rouge92.2 miles (148.3 km)2yr-private
  • ITI Technical College92.4 miles (148.7 km)2yr-private
  • Remington College-Baton Rouge Campus92.7 miles (149.2 km)2yr-private
  • Louisiana Culinary Institute93.5 miles (150.5 km)2yr-private
  • Delta College of Arts & Technology95.1 miles (153.1 km)2yr-private
  • Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University96.2 miles (154.8 km)4yr-private
  • Baton Rouge Community College96.8 miles (155.8 km)2yr-public
  • Baton Rouge General Medical Center School of Nursing & School of Radiologic Technology97.7 miles (157.2 km)2yr-private
  • Southern University and A & M College98.5 miles (158.6 km)4yr-public
  • Southern University Law Center98.8 miles (159.0 km)4yr-public
  • Southern University-Board and System99.0 miles (159.2 km)4yr-public
  • United States Sports University99.2 miles (159.7 km)4yr-private
  • University of Louisiana-System Administration99.5 miles (160.1 km)4yr-public
  • Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College99.8 miles (160.6 km)4yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

Sorted table with type, grades, enrollment, and distance. Data from NCES CCD / EDGE extracts.

Grades
Poplarville Lower Elementarypublic——2.2 miles (3.6 km)
Poplarville High Schoolpublic——2.6 miles (4.2 km)
POPLARVILLE CAREER DEVELOPMENT CTRpublic——2.6 miles (4.3 km)
Middle School Of Poplarvillepublic——2.7 miles (4.4 km)
Poplarville Upper Elementarypublic——3.0 miles (4.8 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 39470

What school district is ZIP code 39470 in?
ZIP 39470 (Poplarville, MS) maps to Hancock County School District (LEA ID 2801740) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 39470?
US5 lists 5 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 5 public and 0 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 39470 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 39470 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher15.1%
High school32.6%
Less than HS11.7%
School districtHancock County School District